Meta is forced to delay new terms again

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Talk about overachieving though…

What’s in store:

Meta may delay its new AI terms again after publisher backlash.
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The deadline is now more of a polite suggestion

Meta could delay its controversial business terms beyond November 20 as publishers raise concerns about how their content might be used to train AI.

The new rules were originally set to take effect on October 30 and appeared to allow Meta to use content from news websites linked to Facebook and Instagram to train its AI models.

Meta later removed wording about AI training, but legal experts warned that the changes still didn't fully rule out the possibility.

Here's where things stand:

Meta says it won't introduce the new terms without consulting industry leaders.
Publishers remain concerned that their content could be used for AI training despite the revised wording.
The existing business terms will remain in place until Meta completes its consultations.

The lawyers have escaped containment

Meta has already pushed the deadline to November 20, but communications chief Andy Stone said the company could delay it further while it consults with publishers and industry groups.

The proposed terms have also attracted criticism from US lawmakers across both major political parties, with senators Marsha Blackburn and Adam Schiff calling for changes.

Do you actually read terms and conditions before agreeing? -MV

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Google Chrome has appointed itself your secretary

Google is upgrading Chrome’s autofill feature with AI, allowing the browser to pull information from Gmail to help users complete online forms.

The update builds on Google’s Personal Intelligence feature, which already lets Gemini connect to Google apps and retrieve information.

Here’s what you need to know:

Chrome can suggest flight confirmation numbers, membership IDs, tracking details, order numbers and contact information from Gmail.
The feature is optional and can be enabled in Chrome’s settings. Google says sensitive information is encrypted.
The update is rolling out to US users on desktop and through Gemini in Chrome on iOS and Android.

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Instead of searching through emails for booking details or reference numbers, Chrome can now suggest the information directly when filling out forms.

The upgrade could make Chrome more convenient while encouraging users to stay within Google's growing AI ecosystem.

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